The Repurposing of Biased Literature for Moral Development

Authors

• Hannah Ortiz, University of Massachusetts Boston

Abstract

Hannah Ortiz is an English major with a Professional & New Media Writing concentration, and is from Hartford, Connecticut. Because she is studying reading and writing, Hannah feels that the censorship of literature is an important topic. Hannah says “I love reading and I believe that people, especially children, should be able to read books that teach us about the world.” She states that we do not have to agree with every book we read, but that “literature can present different perspectives that can educate us about messages we don’t agree with.” Hannah believes that biased literature has been some of the most impactful as it has taught us about the world, and that these books make statements about the world that will last into the future. She also feels that “studying English requires an understanding of how our culture has influenced us. This influence cannot be denied.” Hannah is passionate about non-profit work and community organization: “non-profit organizations address community needs that are often overlooked.” She also writes poetry and her first mini-chapbook was published this summer.

Recommended Citation

Ortiz, Hannah (2021) "The Repurposing of Biased Literature for Moral Development," Undercurrents: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Composition: Vol. 2: Iss. 2, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholarworks.umb.edu/undercurrents/vol2/iss2/6